Governors of Wellington College and Wellington Girls’ High School v John Duthie and Company Ltd - [1934] NZLR s. 42

Damages — Measure of Damages — Contract for Erection of Buildings — Delay in Supply of Window-sashes (under Prime Cost Item) by Companies under Agreement with Owner — Claim by Contractor against Owner for Damages for Delay substantially reduced on Arbitration by Owner’s Defence — Action by Owner against Companies — Right of Court to look to Arbitration Award for Assistance in finding what it was reasonable Defendants should pay Plaintiff — Costs of Arbitration reasonably defended recoverable as Natural Consequence of Defendants’ Breach of Contract.